Azambezi River Lodge

Victorial Falls

by Bigs

"The Falls"

What a sight!

Sure you can´t miss out the famous Victoria Falls! It´s really spectacular, even if the water level was quite low while I was there! Must be absolutely terrific with more water! But for taking pictures it might be better with less, cause it usually is very wet in the park! They sell raincoats at the tourist shop! ;)

"The Zambezi"

A Zambezi Sundowner Trip

This has been a great excursion in the late sunshine. The cruises atrat at "A Zambezi River Lodge, as I can remember. On boat you can eat and drink and you will see some animals on the banks of the Zambezi. I have seen elephants, crocs and hippos!

Victoria Falls

by Bigs

"What a sight!"

Sure you can't miss out the famous Victoria Falls! It's really spectacular, even if the water level was quite low as I were there! Must be absolutely terrific with more water! But for taking pictures it might be better with less, cause it usually is very wet in the park! They sell raincoats at the tourist shop!

"Edwardian Bridge"

The Edwardian bridge, build in 1905 connects Zimbabwe and Zambia! You can go Bungee Jumping here! It's pure adrenalin to jump into the narrow gorge!

"Bungee ???"

"Zambezi"

This is the gorge where Rafting takes place! One of the best places to do it I would say!

If you are interested, Shearwater is the biggest operator! And if you survived the run, you can join the rafters in the Explorer's Pub, next to the Shearwater shop! There is always a party!

"An Evening In Zambia"

The evening has been nice in Zambia!

"Eastern Cataract"

This is the eastern cataract with a little rainbow. There is one other fall that called rainbow falls, but in 95 there wasn't enough water to make it! So this was the only rainbow we saw!

"Victoria Falls Village"

Well it's true, it's still a village.
If you want to know which snakes are living in this country, why not visit that Snake Park at the Craft Village .
In this touristic area you will find some nice tourist shops(it's a shame that you can't take it all in the plane!!!).
In the evenings there are African dancing shows as well!

The Zambezi National Park is a good place for all safari freaks! When I have been there, there was a warning about lion spottings! Unfortunately I didn't saw a lion..........

"Old baobab"

Near Vic' Falls there is this huge baobab, maybe the oldest in Zimbabwe! It's near the Crocodile Farm and the Game Park!

"Elephant Hills Intercontinental!"

This is the best hotel in town! It's quite big and really expensive. If you are lucky you can get a weekend offer for 164 US$.....

They have an affordable evening buffet for everyone in one of the two restaurants.....It has been really good!

The casino is fun as well!

"A Zambezi Sundowner Trip"

This has been a great excursion in the late sunshine. The cruises start at "A Zambezi River Lodge", as I can remember. On boat you can eat and drink and you will see some animals on the banks of the Zambezi. I have seen elephants, crocs and hippos!

"Devil's Cataract"

The calm Zambezi River is approaching the cliffs! This is the Devil's Cataract, the most left fall!

"Happy Hippo !!!"

"JUST BEAUTIFUL!"

"Main Falls"

The spray of the falls rises high in the air! Up to sixty meters!

"Main Falls"

"A little rainforrest!"

After you have payed the entrance fee of 10 US$ you can walk through the rainforest. It can exist here because of the constant spray of the falls! A lot of baboons are living here!

"Nice views from every corner!"

"Zambia"

Don't mind to cross the border to Zambia! Well you have to pay a few dollars, but it's worth it, cause you can walk down to the "Boiling Pot" in the gorge!
Here are some baboons, they don't need a passport.

Wohey, and you visit another African country!

I think the border is closed during the night, so you better check before you start, so that you return right in time!

""Boiling Pot""

At high water these stones are under water, but when I have been there we could climb over to the riverside! Well it's nothing for sandales I can tell you!

Protect your camera

by glennkasner

Be sure to take a plastic bag to protect your camera when going to see the waterfall. The spray generated from this huge amount of water going over the side can be as bad as a torrential downpour and catches you by surprise at times. Keep your camera safe and dry in the bag and onlt take it out when you find a dry spot from which to take photos.

How much time do you need in Vic Falls?

by travelmad478

I suppose you can spend as much time as you want to, but for us, 26 hours wasn't enough. We were limited to this amount of time since we were working in Johannesburg on Friday and Monday. There are no evening flights to Vic Falls on Friday night, so we had to fly out Saturday morning. The last flight back to Johannesburg left at around 4 PM on Sunday. If I were to do it again, I'd plan for at least another full day on the ground. If your trip to Vic Falls is the only time you'll spend in Zimbabwe, try to stay even longer so you can get to see some wildlife. To do this right, visiting some nearby parks, takes at least a full day.

The smoke that thunders

by SirRichard

Before Livingstone discovery, native Africans called the waterfalls Mosi-o-Tunya, "the smoke that thunders", because of the water steam that could be seen from the distance as you approached the place.
Livingstone christened the great waterfall Victoria Falls after his queen.